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Newspaper
La Grande Evening Observer
Location
La Grande, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1911
Page
6
Hadrickson of Ohio Falls Indiana touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best seller for coughs colds and croup, with claims it has widespread dealer attestation. Newport sets date for annual clam bake on Saturday September 2.
Cordial welcome extended to all Masons as the lodge outlines the schedule for its first and third waterdays at 7:00 p.m. L. M. Hoyt serves as secretary.
Grange No. 345 prepares for a September 16 education day east of La Grande with an expanded hall to host about a hundred visitors. County School Superintendent E Bragg will lead a county meeting with talks on educational topics, and readings and musical numbers are planned.
Pendleton Oregon United States Marshal Hamlin transported Greek national Chris Louis to Portland after his La Grande arrest on a white slave charge. He appeared before United States Commissioner Vida Johnston and was bound over to the federal grand jury in four thousand dollar bonds. If unable to pay, he would be held until the meeting in Walla Walla. Police found Grace Dillmah a 17 year old girl in a rooming house and she alleged she was being held as the Greek's slave. Her husband in Pendleton filed a complaint and federal authorities will handle the case since the alleged acts crossed state lines.
About 60 carloads of sheep and lambs from Wallowa County are slated for shipment to Chicago around September 10. Additional train loads may bring total consignments near two extra trains. Participating growers include J. H. Dobbin, Graves Bros, Geo. Craig, Fred Falconer, Hanson Bros, and others. Lambs will be main lot with some wethers and a trainload of ewe mated later. roughly 20 000 head overall. Chicago market reportedly strong.
Pendleton August 31 Volunteers respond to W J Furnish appeal to tackle a Wenaha forest blaze above Gibbon station 23 miles east of Pendleton. Fire feared to threaten ranches, with Saul Tens to guard for days. officials say fire under control and damage light though fear remains. News includes wind shifts and a Kamela fire, plus fair and local notices.
Governor West and Secretary of State Olcott join Senators Bourne and Chamber at the fair invitation list. Communities anticipate speeches and ceremonial events highlighting state business and local progress.
Bold ad copy asserts Parisian Sage gives women glorious hair. It targets female readers with confident claims about hair benefits and beauty results.
Advices for women emphasize daily outdoor walking of a mile or two and regular exercise to stay healthy and improve digestion. Chamberlain's Tablets are recommended to regulate bowels and aid overall health. Sold by all dealers.
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